Category: Sling TV
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Three Big Updates Sling Has Made This Summer
For the past few months, Sling has been rolling out updates to give its app a new look, make content easier to find, and give subscribers access to local channels. Here’s what’s new on Sling TV. An Updated App In May, Sling introduced a new user interface that was first available on Amazon Fire TV.…
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Sling TV Reaches 2.44 Million Subscribers
DISH reported its Q2 earnings today, including subscriber numbers for Sling TV. The streaming service added 65,000 subscribers in the second quarter, bringing the total number of subscribers to 2.44 million. The increase in subscribers comes after a subscriber loss in Q1 2021, following a price hike that brought the monthly cost of Sling Orange…
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Exclusive: Sling TV and DISH Will Add Country Music & Lifestyle Channel Circle Network
Circle Network is announcing today that the country music and lifestyle channels is now available to DISH customers in the “America’s Top 120” package and will be coming to Sling TV in the coming weeks. On Circle Network, DISH and Sling TV customers will have access to a unique lineup of country lifestyle content including, Opry…
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ESPN Networks and ESPN+ Will Air the Complete Canadian Football League Schedule
The Canadian Football League returns tomorrow, and ESPN has announced all games will be available in the U.S. on ESPN2, ESPNEWS, or ESPN+. starting with the season opener between Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 5 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN2. After that, every game in the 68-game schedule will be…
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Sling Users Can Now Access Local Channels with Locast on Fire TV
Sling TV is once again making it easier for subscribers who use Locast for locals to see what’s on TV. Sling has expanded its Locast integration and is showing Locast channels in its channel guide on Amazon Fire TV. The Sling TV and Locast integration started in February when a Sling update allowed subscribers using an Air…
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Sling is Offering the Olympic Channel for Free on Sling Blue Through September 5
Sling is making it easier for subscribers to keep up with all of the athletes and events during the Tokyo Olympics. The streaming service is offering a free preview of the Olympic Channel now through September 5. Normally, the Olympic Channel is available with a Sling Blue subscription plus the Sports Extra for an additional…
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Sling’s $35/Month Price Will Go into Effect Next Month, After Year-Long Price Guarantee
In January, Sling raised the price of both Sling Orange and Sling Blue by $5, bringing the price of each to $35/month. The combination of Sling Orange and Sling Blue also went up to $50/month. Luckily for existing subscribers, Sling had introduced a 1-Year Price Guarantee for anyone who signed up by August 2020. That…
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New Sling User Experience Rolls Out on Fire TV
Earlier this year, we reported that Sling TV will be updating its app look across its compatible devices this summer. The rollout began in the past few weeks and has now reached all Fire TVs. Starting today, all Fire TV users will notice some changes to the look and navigation on the Sling TV app…
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Sling is Giving Subscribers a Free Week of Hallmark Channel
Sling TV is giving subscribers a free weeklong preview of Hallmark Channel, just in time to celebrate Christmas in July. From July 9-16, Sling TV users will have access to the channel which is normally only available with the Lifestyle Extra add-on for an additional $6/month. Not a Sling TV subscriber yet? Right now, you…
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Sling TV’s Adam Kucera on Local Channel Access, Price Hikes, and More
Over the years, Sling TV has made a name for itself by offering live TV streaming through plans that start well below the seemingly industry average of around $55 to $65 per month. And if you’ve ever wondered how the company has gotten away with that price difference for so long, the answer comes down…